Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Maintenance and Utilities Manager and the Pakse Plant Director, ensuring the maintenance function operates safely, complies with legal and Carlsberg standards, and drives continuous improvement of mechanical, automation and electrical assets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with EHS, ISO, LOTO, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Develop and manage short‑ and long‑term people and plant development plans, including training, performance appraisals and competency alignment.
• Control OPEX budget, approve annual maintenance budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Implement Carlsberg Excellence and Lean TPM methodologies to close performance gaps, improve MTBF/MTTR, OEE and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Oversee capital projects, third‑party service delivery and ensure alignment with site strategy and long‑term development plans.

Required profile

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation or Electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food production or packaging environments, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven track record of developing people, managing budgets and delivering performance improvements using Carlsberg Excellence methodology.
• Strong English communication skills; local language proficiency preferred.

Required skills

• Mechanical, automation and electrical maintenance expertise.
• Lean TPM and preventive maintenance implementation.
• OPEX budgeting and financial control.
• Application of Carlsberg Excellence methodologies.